A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 4 days only, 5 and 9 p.m. sharp, William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, four days only at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to Monday, 'White Eagle'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' Victor Hugo's story. From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp. Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Final showing today of 'Les Miserables.' Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Staring Thursday, 'Slave of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the photoplay magnificent, Goldwyn presents Honore de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire,' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story. Time Table for our 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. shows: every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, directed by George D. Baker, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that they are going to show a production called 'Slave of Desire' from today. It is a picturization of the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'The Ass's Skin.' In 'Slave of Desire,' Balzac plumbed the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

There was shown at the World Theatre last night a screen version of Balzac novel which is sure to delight patrons of the films. It is called 'Slave of Desire' and has been adapted from one of Honore de Balzac's most famous novels, 'The Magic Skin.' Film synopsis included…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. and tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Honore de Balzac's immortal novel, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Camel Myers, etc. Starting Monday next, the latest screen sensation, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. and tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Camel Myers, etc. Starting Monday, the latest screen sensation, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Starting tomorrow at 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

When Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and George D. Baker, the director, began casting for the players to interpret the characters of 'Slave of Desire,' a picturization of Honore de Balzac's famous novel, 'Le Peau de Chagrin' (usually known in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-17 - 1925-06-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, the latest screen sensation, 'The Temporary Marriage,' starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Usual prices. Starting Friday, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned,' with an all-star cast including Alice Lake, Frank J. Glendon, Rosemary…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, C. E. Blaney's great Broadway success, with an all-star cast including Alice Lake, Rosemary Theby, J. Frank Glendon, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder,' the 7th of the wonderful 'Fight and Win' series. Today at 2.30 and 7.15…